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Mill Creek Village planned new community
lies at the western edge of Chicago and is limited by
regional environmental and growth policies. The
community’s master plan aims to avoid the trend
toward suburban sprawl, and the developer made a
conscious effort to preserve important natural land-scape
features, avoid further consumption of agricul-tural
lands, reduce traffic congestion, provide afford-able
housing, reduce public infrastructure costs, and
improve the overall quality of life for residents. The
plan integrates housing, shopping, churches, parks
and recreation facilities at a much smaller scale than
conventional development. Its design creates a
“walkable” community surrounded by nature and
open space with a conveniently-located mass transit
system for Chicago commuters. ◆
Mill Creek Village
Geneva, Illinois
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Neighborhood Park
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Mill Creek
Geneva, Illinois
Mill Creek is a 1375-acre planned community in
Geneva, about 30 miles west of Chicago. This community
brings together elements of sustainable development and
charming neighborhood character in many ways:
Open Space - Schools, parks, golf, regional recreation and
a large natural area total 630 acres of the site.
Water Use - Water is drawn from on-site wells and treat-ment
facilities. Sewage is treated and retained for irrigation
and aquifer recharge. No effluent is discharged into
streams.
Storm Water Runoff - Storm water is managed on site
through detention basins as part of the open space system.
Runoff rates are 1/4 the county standards.
Community Services - Shops, offices, churches and other
community facilities are located internally to reduce traffic
(by 40 percent), to avoid commercial strips and allow safe,
attractive pedestrian access.
Traditional Village Center - The village center contains
all community services and high-density housing with
walkable streets, alleys and parks. Non-residential
buildings directly front the streets. The result is an active,
vibrant core instead of conventional well-landscaped
parking lots.
Parks and Trail System - The parks and trail system
connects regional, community and neighborhood parks. It
also adds structure to the community and preserves
wildlife habitat. 􀂋􈭄
DESIGNWORKSHOP
Wetlands
Master Plan

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Mill Creek Village planned new community
lies at the western edge of Chicago and is limited by
regional environmental and growth policies. The
community’s master plan aims to avoid the trend
toward suburban sprawl, and the developer made a
conscious effort to preserve important natural land-scape
features, avoid further consumption of agricul-tural
lands, reduce traffic congestion, provide afford-able
housing, reduce public infrastructure costs, and
improve the overall quality of life for residents. The
plan integrates housing, shopping, churches, parks
and recreation facilities at a much smaller scale than
conventional development. Its design creates a
“walkable” community surrounded by nature and
open space with a conveniently-located mass transit
system for Chicago commuters. ◆
Mill Creek Village
Geneva, Illinois
DESIGNWORKSHOP
Village Plan Residential Street
Neighborhood Park
Main Street Imagery
Mill Creek
Geneva, Illinois
Mill Creek is a 1375-acre planned community in
Geneva, about 30 miles west of Chicago. This community
brings together elements of sustainable development and
charming neighborhood character in many ways:
Open Space - Schools, parks, golf, regional recreation and
a large natural area total 630 acres of the site.
Water Use - Water is drawn from on-site wells and treat-ment
facilities. Sewage is treated and retained for irrigation
and aquifer recharge. No effluent is discharged into
streams.
Storm Water Runoff - Storm water is managed on site
through detention basins as part of the open space system.
Runoff rates are 1/4 the county standards.
Community Services - Shops, offices, churches and other
community facilities are located internally to reduce traffic
(by 40 percent), to avoid commercial strips and allow safe,
attractive pedestrian access.
Traditional Village Center - The village center contains
all community services and high-density housing with
walkable streets, alleys and parks. Non-residential
buildings directly front the streets. The result is an active,
vibrant core instead of conventional well-landscaped
parking lots.
Parks and Trail System - The parks and trail system
connects regional, community and neighborhood parks. It
also adds structure to the community and preserves
wildlife habitat. 􀂋􈭄
DESIGNWORKSHOP
Wetlands
Master Plan